Virtual Reality Reduces Pre-Procedural Anxiety in TEER Patients, But Timing Seems Crucial

Abby Geerlings75 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding virtual reality (VR) education to standard pre-procedural information on anxiety levels in patients scheduled for MitraClip or TricuspidClip procedures. Participants will receive either standard pre-procedural information or standard information supplemented with a VR experience that explains the procedure and hospital environment. The main outcomes will include changes in patient-reported anxiety before and after the procedure. The goal of this study is to determine whether the use of VR can improve patient understanding, reduce procedural anxiety, and enhance overall well-being

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Anxiety Mitral Regurgitation Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR)Mitraclip TriClip

Interventions

Standard Education plus Virtual Reality (VR)BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group will receive the same standard pre-procedural education as the control group, supplemented with an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience. The VR session provides a visual and interactive explanation of the procedure and hospital environment to enhance understanding, reduce anxiety, and improve the overall patient experience.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults scheduled for elective mitral (M-TEER) or tricuspid (T-TEER) transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Insufficient proficiency in Dutch. * Severe visual or auditory impairment that would prevent full engagement with the VR content. * Any mental or physical condition that, in the judgment of the clinical team, significantly interferes with participation (e.g., advanced cognitive decline, acute psychological distress, or inability to tolerate wearing a VR headset).

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Pre-procedural anxiety

Change in state anxiety (S-STAI score) immediately after patient education (VR intervention vs. standard verbal education) and onw week prior to the procedure.

Time frame: 1 week prior to procedure